Yearly Archives: 2016
NBTC makes 57.9 million from selling 16 “beautiful” phone numbers through...
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has earned about 57.9 million baht from its public auction of its first lot of 16 “beautiful”...
One more dengue fever-related death confirmed in Yala
BANGKOK - One mor dengue fever-related fatality has been confirmed in southern Yala province.
In the latest update on the dengue fever situation in Yala,...
Today in History – Monday, Nov. 28, 2016
Today is Monday, Nov. 28, the 333rd day of 2016. There are 33 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 28, 2001,...
Farmers encouraged to grow more soybean plants
BANGKOK, (NNT) - The committee overseeing vegetable oil and oil crops is slated to ask the Cabinet to consider regulating prices of soybeans to...
Bueng Kan police use free haircuts to urge neighborhood watch
BUENG KAN, (NNT) - Border patrol police in the northeastern province of Bueng Kan have offered haircut services to promote ties between villagers and...
Ministry of Natural Resources prepares to mark National Environment Day
BANGKOK, (NNT) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has geared up to organize this year’s National Environment Day, which will also marks...
Foreign investors urge modification of 2008 act on foreign workers
Foreign investors yesterday reiterated their call for Thailand to modify its law on foreign workers reasoning it us outdated.
The call was made as Prime...
Today in History – Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016
Today is Sunday, Nov. 27, the 332nd day of 2016. There are 34 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 27, 1978,...
PM says Thailand will soon have a new king
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha told members of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce of Thailand not to be worried with the situation in the...
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A strong Baht, who wins, who loses and why expats are paying attention
PATTAYA, Thailand - “The baht is strengthening.” It sounds like an ordinary line from an economic report. For expats living in Thailand, it is...
Pattaya authorities enforce sidewalk rules, ticket cars blocking pedestrian paths
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers cracked down on vehicles obstructing sidewalks, issuing a ticket to a white Honda Jazz parked on South Pattaya...
Pattaya bustles with festive cheer on Christmas Eve
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya came alive on Christmas Eve as tourists and locals flooded the city’s famous Walking Street, soaking up the festive atmosphere....
Foreign tourist injured in fight outside Jomtien beer bar in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — At around 2:00 a.m. on December 25, police at Pattaya City Station were notified of a brawl with injuries in front...
Foreign tourists clash in street fight along Pattaya Beach over minor bump
PATTAYA, Chonburi — A street brawl between two foreign tourists erupted along Pattaya Beach, causing alarm among onlookers and disrupting the area’s normally festive...